Margaret Creek Structure No. 1
Key Takeaway
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,180 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00960 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Hocking Conservancy District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Margaret Creek Structure No. 1?
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Margaret Creek Structure No. 1?
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 is owned by Hocking Conservancy District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 built?
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Margaret Creek Structure No. 1?
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Margaret Creek Structure No. 1?
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 last inspected?
Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 was last inspected on May 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.